3 years ago
RCMP and Labrador Grenfell Health join forces in local mental health care project
A collaboration to support better mental health between Corporal Tom Roach of Mary’s Harbour RCMP and Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor Grace Reyes of Labrador Grenfell Health has resulted in the installation of what is believed to be the first ‘Wind Phone’ in Labrador. The ‘Wind Phone’ is a concept originally developed in Japan to […]
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3 years ago
CUPE members at Memorial University ink new deal
Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1615 at Memorial University have ratified a new four-year collective agreement. The agreement includes improvements to language, pay, and benefits for workers. All classifications will receive an 8% wage increase over four years in addition to a one- time prorated $2000 retention bonus. In addition, CUPE […]
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3 years ago
DFO reminding of shark release protocol during recreational fishery
There are many reports of sharks on lines this year once again during the recreational fishery, and while it may be thrilling and nerve wracking for those who snag one, DFO is reminding there are rules for how to release them carefully. On occasion, sharks can wind up going for cod or other species as […]
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3 years ago
Federal NDP Leader in St. John’s
Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in the capital city. He’ll be joined by NDP Candidate for St. John’s East & former Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President Mary Shortall at the Dominion supermarket on Lake Avenue in St. John’s. Singh will speak with media about high grocery prices, and plans to help people […]
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